On Tuesday, team owner Steve Cohen flew to Tampa — where Alonso resides — and, along with president of baseball operations David Stearns, met with Alonso and the first baseman’s representative, Scott Boras. For about three hours, the group convened at Stovall House, a social club to which Alonso belongs.

Steve Cohen, New York Mets owner, helped secure Pete Alonso's return by personalizing contract negotiations. A face-to-face meeting with Alonso and hi